Avocado Toast + Herbed Ricotta & Fresh Tomatoes

Avocado Toast + Herbed Ricotta & Fresh Tomatoes

Avocado Toast + Herbed Ricotta & Fresh Tomatoes

6 slices artisan bread, toasted
1 T. olive oil
1 large ripe avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup ricotta cheese
ΒΌ cup finely chopped spinach leaves
1 Tablespoons finely chopped basil leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped chives, divided
pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup cherry tomatoes
salt and pepper, to taste

Toast bread, in a toaster or under the broiler in the oven until golden brown. While bread is toasting, combine ricotta cheese, spinach, basil chives and red pepper flakes in a small mixing bowl . Stir to combine thoroughly. Set aside. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drizzle or brush top sides of toast with olive oil. Assemble toasts by layering each piece of toast with sliced avocado, ricotta mixture, and sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and garnish with snipped chives and chopped basil.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 217
Fat: 10.9g
Fiber: 3g

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